Finding the Third Proportional to 180,344 and 280,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,344 and 280,348 is: 435,806.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,344 : 280,348 = 280,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,344/280,348 = 280,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,344x = 280,348 × 280,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,344x = 78,595,001,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,595,001,104/180,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,806.02
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